Reports Report 1627cd (Event 1627-2023)

This report has been linked to the following event: Event 1627-2023
Observer
NameMark M
Experience Level3/5
RemarksWhen it first appeared, it looked like the moon obscured by low clouds. In the beginning there was a single bright point of white light. As it got closer it was apparent it was multiple pieces.
Location
AddressWillits, CA
Latitude39° 28' 29.34'' N (39.47°)
Longitude 123° 21' 47.9'' W (-123.36°)
Elevation473.46m
Time and Duration
Local Date & Time2023-03-17 21:29 PDT
UT Date & Time2023-03-18 04:29 UT
Duration≈45s
Direction
Moving directionFrom left to right
Descent Angle90°
Moving
Facing azimuth353.33°
First azimuth317.09°
First elevation55°
Last azimuth29.94°
Last elevation55°
Brightness and color
Stellar Magnitude-10
ColorOrange, Yellow, Light Yellow, Red, Brown, White
Concurrent Sound
ObservationUnknown
Remarks-
Delayed Sound
ObservationUnknown
Remarks-
Persistent train
ObservationYes
Duration3s
Length20°
RemarksThe trail looked like a spotlight shining through the fog. There was this white color to the trail.
Terminal flash
ObservationUnknown
Remarks-
Fragmentation
ObservationYes
RemarksLarger pieces were breaking into smaller ones. As it broke up it got dimmer.
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